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Frequency of Cyberattacks in Today’s Digital World In the current digital age, the frequency of cyberattacks is increasing at an alarming rate. The BlackBerry® Threat Research and Intelligence Team undertook a comprehensive study, examining 90 days of real-world data to gain insights into the prevalence of cybersecurity threats. Based on their research, the frequency and…

Hacker Compromises VettaFi and Lists Data for Sale In a recent cyber-attack, a hacker has reportedly made compromised data available for sale on the dark web. The claims of the hacker are concerning, as they involve confidential details such as usernames, emails, and hashed passwords associated with the VettaFi platform. This event underscores the need…

Hacking Event at French Ministry of Justice The Ministry of Justice in France recently experienced a significant cybersecurity breach. Reportedly, the entity responsible for this cyber attack is a newly emerged hacktivist collective by the name of ‘Garnesia Team.’ Despite this alarming security breach, the Ministry’s website remained operational, raising questions about the potential data…

The Earth Estries Cyber Espionage Campaign: A Global Threat Unveiling a new global cyber espionage scheme, a skilled hacking outfit named “Earth Estries” has been linked to a series of attacks on diverse government and technology industries. The primary targets appear to be located in the Philippines, Taiwan, Malaysia, South Africa, Germany, and the U.S.…

G20 Summit: Strengthening Security Measures for Global Attendees With the imminent G20 Summit – a critical international diplomatic conference, security takes center stage given the presence of over 50 VVIPs and numerous VIPs coming from across the world. With an event of such magnitude, large-scale security measures are paramount to ensure the safety of all…

The Paramount Global Data Breach The American multinational mass media and entertainment company, Paramount Global, recently faced a significant data breach. This breach resulted from a cyber attack that compromised their systems, providing unauthorized entities access to sensitive personally identifiable information (PII). Paramount Global publicly acknowledged this breach in their breach notification letters, co-signed by…

New Findings Highlight Malware Evasion Technique In a world increasingly reliant on digital technologies, cybersecurity has become a critical concern for organizations of all sizes. A recent presentation from cybersecurity researcher Daniel Avinoam has highlighted how malicious actors could potentially bypass endpoint security solutions through manipulation of the Windows Container Isolation Framework. This technique represents…

Unmasking the MMRat: New Android Banking Trojan Targets Southeast Asia In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, a new player emerged in late June 2023. A previously unknown Android banking trojan named MMRat has been discovered making waves in Southeast Asia. Its primary aim is to remotely commandeer mobile devices and engage in financial fraud.…

Malicious Android Apps Delivering Spyware Discovered Recently, cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new potential threat to the digital world. Malicious Android apps for Signal and Telegram have been pinpointed as the catalysts for distributing the BadBazaar spyware. The alarming part of this discovery is that these apps have been distributed via reputable sources like the…

Introduction The current incident in question has been marked with bold statements and alleged evidence. Yet, skepticism surfaces as questions have been raised about the authenticity of their claims. This scenario is common in the field of cyber security, where claims of breach or attack need to be backed by solid evidence. The Power of…